The optometrist will explain the results of the tests and recommend the best solutions – such as prescribing glasses or contact lenses.

You may also be told that your eyes are perfect and that no further tests are required.

Finally, if they have found a medical condition such as cataracts, glaucoma or age-related sight degeneration, surgery may be the best course of treatment. If this is the case, you’ll be referred to an ophthalmologist (a medical doctor, specialising in eye care) who will discuss the possible surgical procedures.

To take care of your eyes, try to take enough short breaks inbetween studying, to give the muscles in your eye a rest. This way, they will last you until old age!